World in brief – March 19
Ukraine authorises self defence after Ukrainian soldiers shot in Crimea
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What does it mean? – The loss of MH370
What’s happened? After almost a week of investigation and searches authorities still have no clear indication of where, when or even if the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 went down. The search area is now wider than ever and family of the 239 people missing still await straight answers from Malaysia. The situation has been exacerbated…
DetailsMalaysian military reports plane changed direction
A possible sighting of debris off the coast of South Vietnam as the search for the missing Malaysian flight continues.
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What does it mean? – The crisis in Ukraine
What’s happened? Four months ago Ukraine’s Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych chose an economic support deal from Russia over a deal with the European Union. His action proved a catalyst for pro-European protesters, already alienated by the Moscow-leaning leadership, to take to the streets. The movement became known as the EuroMaidan. Months of bitter fighting and heavy…
DetailsBackpacks banned from Boston Marathon
Backpacks have been banned by the organisers of the Boston Marathon as part of an increase in security this year.
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